This isn’t totally Potter related, but definitely noteworthy.  Universal has emailed to let us know that Thierry Coup, who was the creative director for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park, has been promoted to Senior Vice President of the Creative Studio at Universal Creative, the planning and development division of Universal Parks and Resorts. “In his new role, Coup leads the creative development activities for upcoming attractions at all of Universal’s theme parks world-wide”

“Thierry has a tremendous reputation of delivering unparalleled attractions and experiences for our guests,” said Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative. “He is an industry leader and continues to bring strength to our team with his creativity and vision.”

Read the full press release here. Follow him on Twitter here! Congrats Thierry!

Today we have 3 new promotional photos from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.  Two are of Hermione and her copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, and the other is of Ron.  You can see those three photos here in the gallery!

There is also a promo of Harry and Ron that appears to be from Part 2 that you can see here in the gallery.

Thanks Yourowndestiny and SS!

According to one of Forbe’s latest lists, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint are the highest grossing on screen couple!  Also on the list are Viggo Mortensen and Liv Tyler (Lord of the Rings), Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) and more!

We all knew it was coming to this. After watching them grow from 10-year-old tykes to brave teens, romance has finally, truly bloomed in the Harry Potter movies. No Hermione and Ron haven’t kissed yet, but Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows made it clear that the pair has deep feelings for each other and a kiss can’t be far behind.Which is why Rupert Grint and Emma Watson top our list of Hollywood’s Top Grossing On-Screen Couples. The Harry Potter movies, in which the pair star as Ron and Hermione, have earned a whopping $6.3 billion so far. And with a final film slated for next summer (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2) the franchise is on track to top $7 billion.

The Sun is reporting that Rupert Grint will be participating in a skit for Comic Relief along with big name celebrities such as Paul McCartney, David Beckham, Keira Knightly, and George Michael.  The Sun is known for not being entirely reputable so put this in the rumor category until we receive confirmation!

Thanks Ice Cream Man!

In another new quote, Rupert Grint mentions that he wants to get a hair makeover.

He tells Britain’s Daily Star, “I’m going to shave off my hair or at least dye it. People always recognise me because of this hair. I am a proud ginger and surprisingly don’t get much ginger abuse. But I definitely need a change.”

The Daily Star has posted a short quote from Rupert Grint where he talks about something he would love to do in the future:

“Being in Harry Potter was obviously amazing, but I want to move away from the whole Ron Weasley thing now. I really want to play a baddie in a Batman film.”